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Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect

Prerequisite Only
This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

Introduction

How to reconnect the Mainboard with the RAM, SSD, and heatsink attached. Also reconnect the Top Cover from the Bottom Cover.

This is the installation version of the Bottom Cover Disconnect prereq.

What you need

  1. Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect, Reconnect the Top Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect, Reconnect the Top Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect, Reconnect the Top Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Use your fingers to lift the Top Cover hinges over the Bottom Cover lip.

    • Lay the hinges in place in the Bottom Cover.

    • Use the plastic alignment pins to align each hinge in place.

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  2. Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect: step 2, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to install the six 4.5 mm‑long T5 Torx screws securing the two hinges.

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  3. Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect: step 3, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to gently press the webcam cable into its plastic channel.

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  5. Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect: step 4, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers and your Framework Screwdriver to carefully press and guide the black antenna cable back into its channel.

    • Zoom in on the second image to see how the antenna cable sits in its channel.

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  6. Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect: step 5, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Press the black loop over the antenna cable and onto the Bottom Cover. If it doesn't stick, use a bit of thin double-sided tape to hold it down.

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  7. Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect, Install the Mainboard: step 6, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect, Install the Mainboard: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully lay the Mainboard in the laptop.

    • Use the two alignment pins to help align the Mainboard to the laptop.

    • Be careful not to trap the webcam, display, and antenna cables under the Mainboard as you set it in place.

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  8. Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to tighten the five captive T5 Torx screws to secure the Mainboard.

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  9. Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect: step 8, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to grab the orange tab on the display cable, located near the right hinge.

    • Align and press the display cable straight down onto its connector.

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  10. Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect: step 9, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Bottom Cover Reconnect: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to grab the orange tab on the webcam cable, located near the left hinge.

    • Align and press the webcam cable straight down onto its connector.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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